Picture this…
It’s Saturday morning.
08:00.
You’ve rented a van.
Your three friends promised they’d help.
One suddenly has Covid.
One has to work.
One “completely forgot.”
You’re now standing in front of your apartment.
One sofa.
87 boxes.
Three flights of stairs.
No lift.
And somehow…
You’re expected to drive a vehicle approximately the size of a small whale through Amsterdam.
Congratulations.
You’ve just discovered why professional movers exist.
Welcome to Foolmovers
We started Foolmovers because we noticed something odd.
Traditional moving companies were fantastic…
…if you happened to own a mansion.
Need to move a student room?
A studio apartment?
A motorcycle?
Some furniture?
Apparently you also needed a truck capable of transporting a small village.
That never made sense to us.
So we built an entire company around one simple question:
Why pay for a giant truck when a perfectly sized van does the job better?
Why We Charge Per Kilometre
Some companies calculate moving costs using a formula developed by NASA.
Hourly rate.
Fuel surcharge.
Weekend surcharge.
Bridge surcharge.
Administrative fee.
Traffic fee.
Stairs fee.
“No elevator” fee.
“Heavy wardrobe but light table” fee.
Before long you’re wondering if you’ve accidentally purchased the moving company.
At Foolmovers we asked ourselves:
“What are customers actually buying?”
The answer was easy.
Transport.
So we charge for transport.
Distance.
That’s all.
Traffic?
Not your problem.
Rain?
Still not your problem.
French roadworks?
Definitely not your problem.
The Hidden Costs of Renting Your Own Van
Everyone says:
“Just rent a van.”
Nobody mentions…
Fuel.
Insurance.
Deposit.
Navigation.
Parking fines.
Damage.
Returning the van.
Cleaning.
Driving.
Stress.
Buying pizza for your friends.
Buying beer because they helped.
Buying more beer because they complained.
Suddenly that €89 rental has become €450.
And you’ve lost your entire weekend.
Professional Drivers Are Worth Their Weight In Bubble Wrap
Our drivers have loaded thousands of vans.
They’re basically furniture whisperers.
They know:
- how to secure a washing machine
- why mirrors hate corners
- why mattresses suddenly become giant sails
- why IKEA wardrobes always lie about their size
Every move is basically competitive Tetris.
We’re surprisingly good at it.
What Actually Fits Inside a 12m³ Van?
Most people think:
“That’ll never fit.”
Our drivers think:
“Challenge accepted.”
Typically:
- Studio apartment
- Student room
- Small office
- 100 moving boxes
- Bed
- Sofa
- Dining table
- Washing machine
- Bicycle
- Motorcycle
- Plants
(Provided they’re not trying to escape.)
Student Moves
Students own two things.
Books.
And mysterious cables that don’t belong to anything anymore.
Perfect.
Our vans are made for exactly that.
Motorcycle Transport
Motorcycles deserve better than balancing against your wardrobe.
We use professional straps.
Wheel chocks.
Protective blankets.
Your bike travels first class.
IKEA Survival Guide
Everyone says:
“It’ll fit.”
Nobody measures.
We recommend measuring first.
It’s considerably cheaper than removing a window.
Europe Is Our Backyard
Every week our vans visit:
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands
- 🇧🇪 Belgium
- 🇩🇪 Germany
- 🇫🇷 France
- 🇪🇸 Spain
- 🇦🇹 Austria
- 🇨🇭 Switzerland
- 🇩🇰 Denmark
- 🇸🇪 Sweden
- 🇳🇴 Norway
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
At this point our drivers know European petrol stations better than their own kitchens.
Fun Moving Statistics
Did you know?
📦 The average person owns around 300,000 items.
🚛 The average move uses around 60-90 boxes.
☕ Tea consumption increases by approximately 400% during moving day.
(Okay… we made the last one up.)
The Ten Biggest Moving Mistakes
“I’ll remember what’s inside the boxes.”
You won’t.
Measure first.
Always.
Don’t.
It never is.
Probably the biggest mistake.
Things We’ve Actually Moved
Thousands of apartments.
Motorcycles.
Designer furniture.
Office equipment.
Art collections.
Student rooms.
One customer had over 200 houseplants.
Our driver still talks about it.
Why Customers Love Foolmovers
Because we’re refreshingly uncomplicated.
No hidden fees.
No warehouse holidays.
No waiting until another customer finally packs their boxes.
Dedicated van.
Professional driver.
Transparent pricing.
Simple.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does hiring a van with a driver cost?
How many boxes fit in 12m³?
Can I travel in the van?
Do you move motorcycles?
Can you transport antiques?
Do you move pianos?
Can you move plants?
Can you cross borders?
Can you help loading?
Can I book at short notice?
Why Foolmovers Is Different
We don’t believe moving should be complicated.
Life already provides enough complications.
Moving should simply be:
- Load.
- Drive.
- Unload.
- Smile.
Start enjoying your new home.
Get Your Quote
We’ll bring the van.
We’ll bring the driver.
We’ll bring the experience.
You bring the coffee.
We’ll even help carry the coffee machine.